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Akara enhances the quality of life and boosts the income of local communities through both direct and indirect employment opportunities by local entrepreneurs. Our efforts include establishing agricultural and processing cooperatives and developing plans for a community product distribution center. Additionally, we are committed to transforming the mine area and its surroundings into educational tourist attractions, promoting sustainable community-based tourism. We advocate for the establishment of homestays to cater to tourists seeking authentic community experiences.
Furthermore, we are steadfast in our commitment to nurturing and empowering community enterprises. We facilitate the development of marketing skills to broaden the reach of community enterprises’ products and services, thereby bolstering income streams. Presently, we proudly support 13 community enterprise groups.
Unlocking the potential of tailings through research for the construction and energy sectors
Following the Civil Court’s (“the Court”) judgment in a case filed by a group of local residents against Akara Resources Public Company Limited (“the Company”) in relation to alleged environmental and public health impacts associated with the Company’s gold mine operation
On 19 February 2026, Akara Resources Public Company Limited was presented with the CSR-DPIM Continuous Award 2025, recognising enterprises that consistently demonstrate corporate social responsibility. The award was conferred by the Department of Primary Industries and Mines. Ms. Yuwathida Phuk-on, Community Relations and Sustainable Development Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the company from Mr. Aditad Vasinonta, Director-General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines.
